Monthly Archives: January 2012

I am having a bit of a struggle. It’s one that I find myself dealing with almost every day and it’s one that causes me a lot of stress. I am not a good eater. It’s by no means my parents fault, and it’s not something I am proud of. My favorite restaurant is Friendly’s, [...]

My little fuzz head is a fuzz head no more! Captain Awesome and I finally took the leap and took our little man for his first hair cut. Ok, if I am being honest it was me that was holding us back. I just didn’t feel like he I was ready. But after many [...]

I have been working from home since 2003, and have been thankful for it every day. I loved never having to go to an office, and I have always loved the freedom of my job. When I found out I was going to be a mom I felt lucky that I would be able to [...]

At 13 1/2 months my son how decided that he’s a big boy. He thinks he can spoon feed himself (he can’t), and now thinks he deserves plates and bowls. None of that would be a problem if he could, in fact, use those items. It’s no big surprise what happens when a plate or [...]

Women can talk, and talk and talk about anything and everything, but sometimes I wonder if we are being honest with each other when it comes to motherhood. If you check your facebook you see all the WONDERFUL things, but what about the hard times? When you are a new mom you are sent into [...]

After the Alter is a blog about my "life after the alter" meaning after being married, and the changes that go with it. I am a mom to a beautiful boy and girl who are the stars of this blog, and a little Pomeranian named Tinkerbell. I LOVE being married to Captain Awesome, and here I share stories of my life as I learn how to be the best wife and mom I can be, and all my crazy thoughts along the way.